DietPi
Minimal Debian OS optimized for single-board computers, which allows you to easily install and manage several services for selfhosting at home.
Actively maintained with regular releases.
Commit activity more than 76% of tracked projects; popularity more than 71%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 6.3k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v10.7 · 12 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 |
| Built with | Shell |
Is DietPi actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 819 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 169 of them.
The most recent tagged release, v10.7, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 28 projects we track in Self-hosting Solutions, DietPi ranks #2 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What DietPi actually does
DietPi is a stripped-down Debian operating system tailored specifically for single-board computers. It provides an administrative interface to help you install and configure various home server software packages without manual command-line setup.
Best fit: It is well-suited for users running single-board computers who want a lightweight base system and a streamlined method to set up self-hosted services.
Worth knowing: Because it modifies standard Debian foundations heavily to achieve its minimal footprint, troubleshooting unusual hardware or software issues might require familiarity with its specific custom scripts.
Deployment notes
As an entire operating system image rather than a standard containerised application, deployment typically requires flashing the image directly to an SD card or eMMC storage for your target single-board hardware.
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